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In Cold Blood

  • 19671967
  • RR
  • 2h 14m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
26K
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Robert Blake and Scott Wilson in In Cold Blood (1967)
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  • Biography
  • Crime
  • Drama
Two ex-cons murder a family in a robbery attempt, before going on the run from the authorities. The police try to piece together the details of the murder in an attempt to track down the kil... Read allTwo ex-cons murder a family in a robbery attempt, before going on the run from the authorities. The police try to piece together the details of the murder in an attempt to track down the killers.Two ex-cons murder a family in a robbery attempt, before going on the run from the authorities. The police try to piece together the details of the murder in an attempt to track down the killers.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
26K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Richard Brooks
  • Writers
    • Truman Capote(based on the book by)
    • Richard Brooks(written for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • Robert Blake
    • Scott Wilson
    • John Forsythe
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Brooks
  • Writers
    • Truman Capote(based on the book by)
    • Richard Brooks(written for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • Robert Blake
    • Scott Wilson
    • John Forsythe
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 153User reviews
    • 90Critic reviews
    • 89Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 4 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:55
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    Robert Blake in In Cold Blood (1967)
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    Top cast

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    Robert Blake
    Robert Blake
    • Perryas Perry
    Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson
    • Dickas Dick
    John Forsythe
    John Forsythe
    • Alvin Deweyas Alvin Dewey
    Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart
    • Jensenas Jensen
    Gerald S. O'Loughlin
    Gerald S. O'Loughlin
    • Harold Nyeas Harold Nye
    Jeff Corey
    Jeff Corey
    • Mr. Hickockas Mr. Hickock
    John Gallaudet
    John Gallaudet
    • Roy Churchas Roy Church
    James Flavin
    James Flavin
    • Clarence Duntzas Clarence Duntz
    Charles McGraw
    Charles McGraw
    • Tex Smithas Tex Smith
    Will Geer
    Will Geer
    • Prosecutoras Prosecutor
    John McLiam
    John McLiam
    • Herbert Clutteras Herbert Clutter
    Ruth Storey
    • Bonnie Clutteras Bonnie Clutter
    Brenda Currin
    Brenda Currin
    • Nancy Clutteras Nancy Clutter
    • (as Brenda C. Currin)
    Paul Hough
    • Kenyon Clutteras Kenyon Clutter
    Vaughn Taylor
    Vaughn Taylor
    • Good Samaritanas Good Samaritan
    Duke Hobbie
    Duke Hobbie
    • Young Reporteras Young Reporter
    Sheldon Allman
    • Rev. Jim Postas Rev. Jim Post
    Sammy Thurman
    • Flo Smithas Flo Smith
    • Director
      • Richard Brooks
    • Writers
      • Truman Capote(based on the book by)
      • Richard Brooks(written for the screen by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The family photos seen in the rooms of the house are real photos of the Clutter family members.
    • Goofs
      In Perry's flashback of his motorcycle accident, the cycle falls on his right leg. When he's being measured for his "wedding trousseau" in the clothing store, the scar is on his left leg.
    • Quotes

      Alvin Dewey: Someday, somebody will explain to me the motive of a newspaper. First, you scream, "Find the bastards." Till we find them, you want to get us fired. When we find them, you accuse us of brutality. Before we go into court, you give them a trial by newspaper. When we finally get a conviction, you want to save them by proving they were crazy in the first place.

      Jensen: All of which adds up to one thing: you've got the killers.

    • Connections
      Featured in Film Review: In Cold Blood/Glossies (1968)
    • Soundtracks
      Row, Row, Row Your Boat
      (uncredited)

      Traditional

      Performed a cappella by Robert Blake and Ted Eccles

    User reviews153

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    The Perfect Film...?
    I've seen a great many films, but 'In Cold Blood' stands alone in a class by itself. It excels in every department. The fact that it contained few big stars helps push it over the top as you pay closer attention to the characters and their story, rather than the name on the marquee. Blake and Wilson turn in stellar performances of the killer duo. The fact that much of the films is filmed in the actual locations where the crime took place, even inside the very house, add additional chills. The black/white photography darkens the mood and the photography is magnificent. There are many outstanding cinematic works out there, but if I could only vote for one to top the list, it would most probably be "In Cold Blood".
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 15, 1967 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Truman Capote's In Cold Blood
    • Filming locations
      • River Valley Farm - River Road, Holcomb, Kansas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Pax Enterprises
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,500,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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